Langdi (T-20): Tigress of Pench — Life, Cubs & Legacy
Quick Answer
Langdi (T-20) was a tigress of Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh. Status: died March 2026 of old age, aged about 18. PTI reported her as a sibling of Collarwali. Living to about 18 with a disability makes her one of the longest-lived wild tigresses on record in Central India, and one of the most photographed tigers in Pench.
- Identifier
- T-20 (also recorded as PN-20)
- Sex
- Female
- Record period
- Born 2008 · died March 2026
- Status
- Died March 2026 of old age, aged about 18
Highlights
- Recorded as T-20.
- PTI reported her as a sibling of Collarwali.
- In her last months age slowed her, and reports describe her feeding on prey left by other predators.
- Living to about 18 with a disability makes her one of the longest-lived wild tigresses on record in Central India, and one of the most photographed tigers in Pench.
No freely licensed, verified photograph of Langdi is available, so the photos on this page show other Pench tigers.
Who Was Langdi?
Recorded as T-20. Her nickname, Langdi or Langdi Baghin, means “the one who limps”: she was born with a deformity in one forepaw and walked with a visible limp all her life.
Tigers are recognised individually by their stripe patterns, which are as unique as fingerprints. Nicknames used by guides and visitors may differ from formal codes, so this page states which source each identifier comes from.
Langdi: Timeline of Key Events
Dated events in Langdi's life, from Pench Tiger Reserve statements and dated news reports.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Born in Pench; recorded as T-20. |
| 2008–2026 | Raises four litters and ten cubs, according to Pench Tiger Reserve. |
| 6 March 2026 | Last seen alive by patrol teams, frail but mobile. |
| March 2026 | Found dead near Munara camp in the Karmajhiri range; post-mortem under NTCA protocol. |
Langdi's Family and Cubs
PTI reported her as a sibling of Collarwali. According to Pench Tiger Reserve she raised four litters and ten cubs.
Relationships are described as verified only when an official or dated report supports them; otherwise they are labelled as reported.
Where Did Langdi Live in Pench?
She lived in the Karmajhiri range of the Madhya Pradesh core, where she was found in March 2026. This is a historical description, not live tracking.
Tiger territories shift with age, competition, breeding and water. A historical range is not present-day sighting advice, and Wild Excursions does not publish live locations.
Langdi's Life Story
In her last months age slowed her, and reports describe her feeding on prey left by other predators. Patrol teams last saw her alive on 6 March 2026. She was found dead near Munara camp in the Karmajhiri range; the reserve’s own post and PTI give 7 March 2026, while some newspapers dated the discovery a day or two later. A post-mortem followed National Tiger Conservation Authority protocol and her last rites were performed inside the reserve.
Why Langdi Matters
Living to about 18 with a disability makes her one of the longest-lived wild tigresses on record in Central India, and one of the most photographed tigers in Pench.
Individual stories build public support for conservation, but the reserve protects a population, its prey and connected habitat, not celebrity animals alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Langdi's ID in Pench?
T-20 (also recorded as PN-20). Recorded as T-20.
Is Langdi still alive?
Died March 2026 of old age, aged about 18.
How many cubs did Langdi have?
PTI reported her as a sibling of Collarwali. According to Pench Tiger Reserve she raised four litters and ten cubs.
Where did Langdi live in Pench?
She lived in the Karmajhiri range of the Madhya Pradesh core, where she was found in March 2026. This is a historical description, not live tracking. This page does not publish live locations.
Can I see her descendants on a Pench safari?
Her family line still holds territory in Pench, but no individual tiger can be guaranteed. Routes are allocated by the forest department; book several drives for the best overall odds.
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Photo Credits
Photos without a credit below are by Wild Excursions. The rest come from Wikimedia Commons under the licences shown.
- Tiger lying in a forest clearing in Pench — Drashokk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tigress walking across open ground in Karmajhiri, Pench — Fitindia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tall golden grassland of the Turia core zone in Pench — Shaswat Nimesh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tiger resting behind tree trunks near Sillari gate, Pench Maharashtra — Gmg171083, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Safari tracks winding through teak forest in Pench Tiger Reserve — Drashokk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Straight teak trunks lining a red-earth trail in Pench National Park — Minku2016, CC BY-SA 4.0
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